Most common tumor associated with AIDS is______________?

Correct answer: B. Kaposi's sarcoma

  • A. Carcinoma
  • B. Kaposi's sarcoma
  • C. Melanoma
  • D. Ewing's sarcoma

Explanation

Kaposi sarcoma, caused by human herpesvirus 8, is a classic AIDS-associated tumour because severe immunosuppression permits HHV-8-driven vascular proliferation. The other listed tumours are not the characteristic AIDS-associated neoplasm.

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